Learn ways to start with educational videos found online (YouTube, Khan Academy,etc.) or videos that they have created for students and add elements to make them engaging and interactive for students.
The course will focus on adding questions, voice and/or text annotation, and/or cards to videos that address content standards in order to highlight key points and/or assess student understanding.
Clear Targets
Participants will...
know how to add interactive elements to videos curated for students using online tools.
leave with at least 1 lesson to use in the coming weeks.
What does Video-Based Instruction Look Like?
The video below has questions and notes so that you can see how video-based instruction is different that simply watching a video. You will be participating as a student. The technology coach in your training will provide you with a username and password to login to complete it.
Guidelines for Using Video in Class
While these are not strict rules, they are guidelines that will help both you and your students make the most of your videos used in class.
Does the video identify a clear topic to be discussed, a question to be answered or an objective to be reached? The best lessons begin by clearly stating the subject and identifying the intended outcomes. In the same way, an educational video should begin by stating the topic and objectives.*
Is the content accurate? This may require some cross-referencing and fact-checking on your part. Just as anyone can create a website, so, too, can anyone generate a channel and upload videos.*
Who’s producing (and possibly starring) in the video? Is the content creator an educator, expert in the field or an enthusiast on the topic? Most videos or video channels have an “About” section where you can find out more about content creators and the purpose of the videos and channels. Establishing the content creators credibility is an important factor to consider during the evaluation process.*
Is there a balance between educational content and entertainment? It’s the perennial question educators ask themselves –is the video purely for entertainment or is there educational value? You’ll find exciting videos with media, music and movement that capture student interest, but don’t offer much in terms of content. On the other hand, there are plenty of videos rich in content that lack energy, excitement and variety. The best ones capture both.*
Does the media used in the video add to or detract from the content? The addition of graphics, demonstrations, music and written information should enhance the material presented. Unfortunately, poor sound quality, photo resolution and other low-quality additions can make a video less effective and distract students from the subject.*
Is there a wrap-up, summary or short conclusion? Many videos are fastpaced, presenting a ton of information in a short period of time. Videos that conclude with a brief review of the information covered can be extremely helpful in highlighting the main points for students.*
CrashCourse - Tons of awesome courses in one awesome channel: Hank Green teaches you Philosophy; Andre Meadows teaches you about games; and Shini Somara is teaching you Physics! Check out the playlists for past courses in Economics, U.S. Government and Politics, Astronomy, Anatomy & Physiology, World History, Biology, Literature, Ecology, Chemistry, Psychology, and US History.
These sites are capable of taking video that is simply watched and turning it into interactive content. Notes, questions, discussion points can be added to the video causing student to pause and reflect on the content of the learning. Some resources are capable of tracking student responses as well.
EdPuzzle - Students need to be added to your classroom to assign and track work, If CMCSS Google account is used to create EdPuzzle account, then it can import Google Classroom students. Many online video sources are available. Teachers may also upload their own videos (up to 1GB in size).
PlayPosIt - (formerly EduCanon) - Add questions for students to use. Assign videos to your class and track their progress. Use videos from YouTube and Vimeo. Students have to answer the current question before continuing. Google Classroom is NOT necessary. You can make a class and add students with just a simple username and password of your choosing to PlayPosIt's online spreadsheet for importing users.
DiscoveryEducation - All students in CMCSS have accounts in DiscoveryEducation (Username is CMC.lunchnumber . Their password is there standard student password.) Teachers must get a Passcode for their school to create accounts and a class list. There is a wealth of videos available at DiscoveryEducation. Teachers can create a writing prompt or quiz with a Discovery video embedded above questions. Students can watch the video and answer the questions or write to the prompt. It is turned in for the teachers to view through Discovery.
Share Your Work
In the Google Sheet below, share your name, CMCSS email, grade/subject, and a link to the video lesson you created. Find at least one other participant's lesson and view it as a student. Give them honest and constructive feedback through the Comment feature or through a direct email.
Tools to Make Your Own Video
All of the tools for making videos interactive work with YouTube at the very least. Your CMCSS Google account has a YouTube account for you already. You will just need to setup your channel and upload your own videos. See either your technology integration coach or the online tutorials here,
QuickTime Player for Mac OS X - Video will need to uploaded to your YouTube channel after creation. - Video will be converted to be view-able on all devices after upload. - Tutorial - https://youtu.be/TidEkPsiXzA
The course will focus on adding questions, voice and/or text annotation, and/or cards to videos that address content standards in order to highlight key points and/or assess student understanding.
Clear Targets
Participants will...
What does Video-Based Instruction Look Like?
The video below has questions and notes so that you can see how video-based instruction is different that simply watching a video. You will be participating as a student. The technology coach in your training will provide you with a username and password to login to complete it.Guidelines for Using Video in Class
While these are not strict rules, they are guidelines that will help both you and your students make the most of your videos used in class.*- from PDF titled "Mind/Shift: Teachers' Guide to Using Videos" by Caitlin Tucker downloadable at
http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2013/03/MindShift-Guide-to-Videos.pdf
Ready Video Sources
YouTube - All Video-based instruction tools work with YouTube links. Most are capable of using other video website links or uploaded video also.Your Own Channel
Playlists
Listed below are some YouTube channels to help you get started.
Khan Academy
SchoolTube
TeacherTube
Video-Based Instruction Tools
These sites are capable of taking video that is simply watched and turning it into interactive content. Notes, questions, discussion points can be added to the video causing student to pause and reflect on the content of the learning. Some resources are capable of tracking student responses as well.EdPuzzle - Students need to be added to your classroom to assign and track work, If CMCSS Google account is used to create EdPuzzle account, then it can import Google Classroom students. Many online video sources are available. Teachers may also upload their own videos (up to 1GB in size).
PlayPosIt - (formerly EduCanon) - Add questions for students to use. Assign videos to your class and track their progress. Use videos from YouTube and Vimeo. Students have to answer the current question before continuing. Google Classroom is NOT necessary. You can make a class and add students with just a simple username and password of your choosing to PlayPosIt's online spreadsheet for importing users.
DiscoveryEducation - All students in CMCSS have accounts in DiscoveryEducation (Username is CMC.lunchnumber . Their password is there standard student password.) Teachers must get a Passcode for their school to create accounts and a class list. There is a wealth of videos available at DiscoveryEducation. Teachers can create a writing prompt or quiz with a Discovery video embedded above questions. Students can watch the video and answer the questions or write to the prompt. It is turned in for the teachers to view through Discovery.
Share Your Work
In the Google Sheet below, share your name, CMCSS email, grade/subject, and a link to the video lesson you created. Find at least one other participant's lesson and view it as a student. Give them honest and constructive feedback through the Comment feature or through a direct email.Tools to Make Your Own Video
All of the tools for making videos interactive work with YouTube at the very least. Your CMCSS Google account has a YouTube account for you already. You will just need to setup your channel and upload your own videos. See either your technology integration coach or the online tutorials here,ScreenCastify add-on for Google Chrome - Must be added to Google Chrome browser (will not work with Firefox, Safari, or Edge browsers.) Offers the ability to upload to either your Google Drive or your YouTube channel from the share button once the recording is complete. - Tutorial - https://youtu.be/_-wZ45dJF7U?list=PLW4s_NGY05D7ITo0JCp-MsXQ9hPRkztXP
Snip for WIndows 10 - Video will need to uploaded to your YouTube channel after creation. - Annotations are recorded over a static image, digital dry erase board, or screen shot. - Tutorial - https://youtu.be/U0L77Y5V5kc?list=PLW4s_NGY05D4w0d4eS2yuK58t7QlTyH-_
QuickTime Player for Mac OS X - Video will need to uploaded to your YouTube channel after creation. - Video will be converted to be view-able on all devices after upload. - Tutorial - https://youtu.be/TidEkPsiXzA
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